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31 Flyer · 07-25-2018, 08:03 PM

I am working to restore a 36 Club Cabriolet for judging. I am building an engine (36 LB Block) with NOS aluminum heads and according to the 35-36 Ford Book the correct spark plug is a Champion 7. I was able to find a NOS set of Champion C-7's with the brass hats and screw on tops for the hook type spark plug wires. My question is what is the difference between the C-7 and the 7 spark plug. Also, for those of you who have attended shows with your cars, do you run a different spark plug and then switch to the "show" spark plug. If you do, what spark plug do you run for "fun"?

DavidG · 07-26-2018, 06:52 AM

Ford last used the C-7 plug in early '34 model V8 production. The Champion 7s had a different heat range and were used from early '34 through '37 and partially into '38.

31 Flyer · 07-26-2018, 01:40 PM

DavidG Thank you so much for this information. I really appreciate the help in getting the car as original as possible. Do you know if the 7's are used for show and then something else are used for daily driving? I plan to use the car for tours and occasionally for shows.
What do you think is the proper equivalent plug that would be less expensive? I do have original aluminum heads. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

DavidG · 07-26-2018, 04:27 PM

Sorry, I only use the 7s, but then I don't drive them much. Hopefully someone with the requisite experience will chime in.

KiWinUS · 07-26-2018, 05:55 PM

I is UD16 Champions for my stock 36 & have for many years
I check them every 8000ml & typically look fantastic

pooch · 07-27-2018, 02:21 AM

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I use 7 and I have never seen such a classic tan as these. and I run normal unleaded with a valve saver additive.

Don Rogers · 07-27-2018, 09:34 AM

You could also try Autolite 386 or NGK AB-6

Brian · 07-27-2018, 09:54 PM

Michael [1935fordtn] currently has a set of '7's for sale on the 'Bay.

07-25-2018, 08:03 PM	#1
31 Flyer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 8	1936 Spark Plugs I am working to restore a 36 Club Cabriolet for judging. I am building an engine (36 LB Block) with NOS aluminum heads and according to the 35-36 Ford Book the correct spark plug is a Champion 7. I was able to find a NOS set of Champion C-7's with the brass hats and screw on tops for the hook type spark plug wires. My question is what is the difference between the C-7 and the 7 spark plug. Also, for those of you who have attended shows with your cars, do you run a different spark plug and then switch to the "show" spark plug. If you do, what spark plug do you run for "fun"?

07-26-2018, 06:52 AM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,093	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs Ford last used the C-7 plug in early '34 model V8 production. The Champion 7s had a different heat range and were used from early '34 through '37 and partially into '38.

07-26-2018, 01:40 PM	#3
31 Flyer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 8	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs DavidG Thank you so much for this information. I really appreciate the help in getting the car as original as possible. Do you know if the 7's are used for show and then something else are used for daily driving? I plan to use the car for tours and occasionally for shows. What do you think is the proper equivalent plug that would be less expensive? I do have original aluminum heads. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

07-26-2018, 04:27 PM	#4
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,093	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs Sorry, I only use the 7s, but then I don't drive them much. Hopefully someone with the requisite experience will chime in.

07-26-2018, 05:55 PM	#5
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,954	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs I is UD16 Champions for my stock 36 & have for many years I check them every 8000ml & typically look fantastic

07-27-2018, 02:21 AM	#6
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use 7 and I have never seen such a classic tan as these. and I run normal unleaded with a valve saver additive.

07-27-2018, 09:34 AM	#7
Don Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis) Posts: 1,792	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs You could also try Autolite 386 or NGK AB-6

07-27-2018, 09:54 PM	#8
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,828	Re: 1936 Spark Plugs Michael [1935fordtn] currently has a set of '7's for sale on the 'Bay. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

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